Chats Over Chai: After Dark Cross-Border Party

​What happens when you mix startup energy, Bollywood beats, Aussie vibes… and a room full of founders who don’t want another run of the mill, awkward networking event?

​👉 This.

​We’re bringing together Aussie startups + Indian tech leaders + global SXSW’ers for a night that’s part game, part culture jam, part “wait, did I just meet my next investor/partner ?"

​🎲 Networking Bingo – no boring intros, just fun prompts to get you mingling
🎬 Bollywood flavour – music, colour, and conversation starters you won’t forget
🌊 Bondi spirit – relaxed, open, and welcoming (with great food + drinks)

​Why come?
The best partnerships don’t start in boardrooms. They start over laughs, stories, and maybe a little competition.

​Because we have seen Bingo cards open more doors than business cards.

​So whether your vibe is chats over chai or beer over bingo, we've got you covered.

​👥 Meet Your Event Organisers

​🌏 The Big LEAP Accelerator
The Big LEAP is the passport to going global. We’re the first fund-led, government-backed accelerator bridging Australia and India, helping startups LEAP into new markets with bootcamps, immersions, and partnerships that actually open doors. We’ve worked with founders in AI, climate, advanced manufacturing (and more buzzwords than we can fit here) — but at heart, we’re about making global growth possible, way less scary and whole lot of FUN.

​🎓 La Trobe University
La Trobe is a leading Australian university with a strong focus on innovation, research, and industry collaboration. With deep ties to India and a commitment to building global pathways for talent and ideas, La Trobe provides a unique platform for cross-border knowledge exchange. Its city campus sets the perfect stage for international networking at SXSW Sydney.